New Delhi, May 11 -- Former RBI Governor, and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, Shaktikanta Das on Monday said Indian businesses should use the current global challenges arising from the West Asia conflict as an opportunity to think boldly, innovate fearlessly and invest strategically for long-term growth.

Addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit 2026, Das outlined a seven-point strategy for Indian industries to navigate global uncertainty and strengthen competitiveness.

"At the current juncture, when the whole world is experiencing unprecedented volatility, I feel it would be appropriate for Indian industry and business to focus on seven strategies," Das said.

He stressed that Indi...